Wildflower
Embracing Life's Uncertainties: A Wildflower's Journey
Lyrics
I rose up gently like a swallow in the night
The speaker rises gracefully, like a swallow, during the night.
It’s wings heavy in full flight
The wings of the speaker, like a swallow in flight, feel burdensome.
Moving ‘cross the great divide
The speaker is navigating challenges or transitions, symbolized by the great divide.
I bet my money on the oldest horse to win
The speaker placed a bet on an aged horse, likely metaphorical for a risky or uncertain endeavor.
On his last legs he come in
The horse, despite being at its limits, manages to finish the race.
By the hair upon his chin
The horse's success is attributed to a small margin or effort, represented by the hair on its chin.
The loser took the silver pin
The one who lost the bet receives a silver pin, possibly symbolizing a minor consolation.
And it’s all or nothing lately
A reflection on the recent past where the stakes were high, emphasizing the intensity of the situation.
Fruit grown on the vine
Fruits, symbolizing outcomes, grow naturally on the vine, suggesting the organic development of events.
Takes its own sweet time
The process takes its time, indicating patience is required for things to unfold.
All or nothing lately
Reiteration of the high-risk nature of recent endeavors.
Raised up from the seed
The speaker has evolved from a seed, emphasizing personal growth.
Wildflower among the weeds
The speaker, like a wildflower among weeds, stands out in uniqueness.
Take a chance on me
An invitation or plea for someone to take a chance on the speaker.
I’m moving gingerly between daylight and the dream
The speaker navigates the thin line between reality (daylight) and dreams.
Trying hard to keep it clean
An effort to maintain purity or integrity in actions and decisions.
Light rays cast a golden beam
The beauty of light is acknowledged, possibly representing positivity or hope.
In all reality we get no guarantees
An acknowledgment that life offers no guarantees, emphasizing uncertainty.
Lose the ground beneath our feet
Metaphorically losing stability or support beneath one's feet.
Treading water out to sea
Struggling or maintaining in a challenging situation, likened to treading water in the vastness of the sea.
Depths below we may not ever reach
The possibility of facing unknown depths or challenges that may remain unexplored.
And it’s all or nothing lately
A repetition emphasizing the recent high-stakes situations.
Fruit grown on the vine
Reiteration of the natural growth process and the patience required.
Takes its own sweet time
Reiteration of the all-or-nothing nature of recent experiences.
All or nothing lately
Restating the idea of uncertainty and risk in recent endeavors.
Raised up from the seed
Reiterating personal growth and standing out among others.
Wildflower among the weeds
Reiteration of being a unique presence amid challenges.
Take a chance on me
A repeated plea for someone to take a chance on the speaker.
I rose up gently like a swallow in the night
A repetition of the graceful rising, emphasizing the speaker's journey.
Its wings heavy in full flight
A repetition highlighting the burdensome nature of the speaker's journey.
Moving ‘cross the great divide
Reiteration of moving through significant challenges or transitions.
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